Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has announced the appointment of Peter Charlton, NOVA Entertainment’s Chief Executive Officer as Chair of the industry body, effective 18th November 2025.
CRA represents the commercial audio industry, with members including Australian Radio Network (ARN), Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), NOVA Entertainment, Nine Radio, ACE Radio Broadcasters and Super Radio Network.
Peter Charlton brings extensive industry leadership experience to the role, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at NOVA Entertainment, one of Australia's leading audio entertainment companies. His deep understanding of audience engagement, digital transformation and commercial audio strategy will be invaluable as CRA continues to
champion the power of radio and audio in an evolving media landscape.
Pictured: Lizzie Young, Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Radio & Audio (Left); Peter Charlton, Chief Executive Officer, NOVA Entertainment (Right).
Peter Charlton, CEO at NOVA Entertainment said:
“I’m honoured to be taking on the role of Chair at such an exciting time for commercial radio and audio. The industry has never had as much opportunity and CRA demonstrates the power of collaboration as we strengthen our industry's voice and drive innovation, exemplified by the recent announcement of CRA Audio ID.”
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Lizzie for over 20 years, so having a formidable senior media executive like her leading the team is invaluable. Thank you to Ciaran for his incredible stewardship of the role and I look forward to building on his work by supporting Lizzie and the CRA team in our shared mission to deliver for customers, listeners and our members.”
Charlton takes over from ARN CEO Ciaran Davis, who has stepped down as Chair after three years in the role.
CRA CEO Lizzie Young welcomed Charlton to the new role and thanked outgoing Chair Ciaran Davis for his leadership and long-standing contribution to the industry.
“I’d like to thank Ciaran for his commitment to CRA, having served on the Board many years, through a period of significant transformation for the sector,” said Young.
“As an organisation and with the support of the Board under Pete’s leadership we are excited to continue the work we are doing to grow the industry through our strategic priorities.
Mr Charlton leads the CRA Board, comprising of the below members:
- Ben Campbell, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, ARN Media
- Peter Colosimo, Chief Operating Officer, NOVA Entertainment
- Greg Cupitt, Consultant, Super Radio Network
- Michael Harvey, Chief Regional Officer, ARN Media
- John Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Cross Austereo
- Rachel Launders, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Nine
- Tom Malone, Managing Director - Radio, Nine
- Rowland Paterson, Chairman, ACE Radio
- Sarah Tinsley, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Southern Cross Austereo
In addition, Rowly Paterson, was re-elected as Vice Chair – Regional – a role he has held since 2022.